AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInflation Watch: U.S. CPI jumped to 4.2% in May, the highest since 2023, with energy costs driving most of the increase as Iran-related shipping disruptions keep pressure on gas and electricity. Food & Consumer Safety: FDA issued a Class I recall for Alfredo sauce (salmonella risk) reaching food service in 41 states, and cited Praxis Powder Technology in Queensbury with three device-compliance violations after an April 30 inspection. Grocery Budget Reality: Shoppers are cutting back on pricier staples like beef and other grocery items as food prices run higher, pushing more tradeoffs at checkout. Medicaid Rules: Final Medicaid work-requirement rules are out, with states scrambling to update systems and consumers worried about losing coverage over paperwork hurdles. Tech & AI Access: The U.S. ordered Anthropic to disable its most advanced models for foreign users, sparking backlash from the tech sector over competitiveness and feasibility. Mobility & Retail: EV demand stayed resilient despite the federal credit removal, while mobility headlines included Waymo expansion and Uber’s legal fight with New York City over driver protections.
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